Mechanical Engineering Designer I

Progressive Companies • Grand Rapids, MI

22h • Hybrid

About The Position

As a Mechanical Engineering Designer I, you will support the discipline to design complex HVAC, energy, and mechanical systems for commercial buildings. You will collaborate within a multi-disciplinary team to design mechanical systems that balance technical excellence, budget, and schedule.
Deliver Results
Support the incorporation of overall design intent into detailed documentation, assisting in producing contract documents while developing your design thinking skills.
Prepare building models and detailed contract documents for various project types, refining technical skills and gaining exposure to different delivery methods.
Receive mentorship from experienced Mechanical Engineers .
Research plumbing, mechanical, and fuel/gas codes, learning to interpret and apply them with guidance from senior engineers.
Perform basic HVAC and mechanical system sizing, gradually improving accuracy and efficiency through hands-on experience and mentorship.
Gain knowledge of design software (Revit, AutoCAD) for presentations and production, building proficiency in emerging technologies.
Assist in selecting and integrating sensors, actuators, and basic control strategies while learning the principles of Building Automation Systems (BAS).
Contribute to energy modeling and static pressure calculations, progressively understanding how these analyses influence design decisions and system performance.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering required.
• Comfort using Revit and AutoCAD preferred.

Nice To Haves

• Pursuing the Fundamentals of Engineering (F.E.) exam is preferred.
• Post-graduation professional engineering experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support the incorporation of overall design intent into detailed documentation
• Assist in producing contract documents while developing your design thinking skills
• Prepare building models and detailed contract documents for various project types
• Refine technical skills and gaining exposure to different delivery methods
• Research plumbing, mechanical, and fuel/gas codes
• Learn to interpret and apply codes with guidance from senior engineers
• Perform basic HVAC and mechanical system sizing
• Gain knowledge of design software (Revit, AutoCAD) for presentations and production
• Build proficiency in emerging technologies
• Assist in selecting and integrating sensors, actuators, and basic control strategies
• Learn the principles of Building Automation Systems (BAS)
• Contribute to energy modeling and static pressure calculations
• Progressively understand how these analyses influence design decisions and system performance

Benefits

• comprehensive benefits including an award-winning wellness program
• hybrid work schedule
• summer hours
• profit-sharing
• employee stock ownership plan (ESOP)
• paid service-learning hours available to every employee
• corporate sponsorship for a wide range of community organizations and activities

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level